Ayala Philippine Marathon *(Philippine Marathon Majors 2026)

Ayala Philippine Marathon 2026, one of the Philippine Marathon Majors, will be held on February 22, 2026 in Makati City, Metro Manila. This highly anticipated event opens the 2026 running season in the Philippines and offers a full marathon (42K), half marathon (21K), 10K, and 5K distances. Organized by RUNRIO, the marathon is celebrated for its professional organization, vibrant race atmosphere, and its role as a showcase of Filipino community and pride. The route traverses the iconic Ayala Avenue and starts and ends at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, presenting runners with an urban road course certified by AIMS and sanctioned by PATAFA. Registration fees are affordable for a marathon of this caliber, starting at ₱1,400 for the 5K and ₱2,600 for the full marathon, making it accessible for both elite competitors and recreational runners. As the first leg of the Philippine Marathon Majors, the Ayala Philippine Marathon sets the tone for a calendar of world-class races across the country in 2026, forming part of a series that offers ranking points, cash rewards, and the prestigious PMM Ring Medal to finishers of all eight events. Starting your running year with this Manila-area road race combines competitive challenge with cultural immersion in the heart of Metro Manila’s central business district.